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Tijuanazo makes Hillcrest part of the "Taco Megaregion"

Video:FEAST!: Tijuanazo makes Hillcrest part of the "Taco Megaregion"A new taco compendium regards Tijuana and San Diego less as neighboring taco towns, than as part of a sprawling taco landscape. Taco Megaregion: The Essential Guide …

Mama G brings saucy Peruvian flavors—and geography—to Mission Valley

Video:FEAST!: Mama G brings saucy Peruvian flavors—and geography—to Mission ValleyThere's a Peruvian flag planted in the middle of my pasta, which has been tossed with large pieces of red onion, tomato, and sirloin. And just …

JamPinoy: one cafeteria line, two cultures

Just about ten thousand miles separate the island of Jamaica from the more than 7,600 islands of the Philippines. I wouldn't know this tidbit, except I'm sitting in a particular eatery in Vista that happens …

San Diego Reader Best of 2024

Thanks for noticingLost Abbey finds a new wayAnderson’s apogeesAntique modernHeavenly hall undergroundMounting MadraParent-friendly playgroundThe van man canPeaceful, eaze-y feeling

October 2, 2024
Ian Anderson’s apogees

This year makes it 10 that I’ve been visiting San Diego restaurants and writing about it for the Reader’s Feast column, so I’m taking a look back at a few the best things I’ve eaten …

October 2, 2024
Hongyuan Kebab takes Korean BBQ for a spin

Video:FEAST!: Hongyuan Kebab takes Korean BBQ for a spinSometimes it feels like half the food I've ever eaten, I tried for the first time in the Convoy District. That was certainly the case when I …

Tender Hooligan sells food as an excuse to be around records

Video:FEAST!: Tender Hooligan sells food as an excuse to be around recordsThat's what I get for putting style over substance. I wanted to check out Tender Hooligan, the listening bar that recently opened on Chula …

I like Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse and I cannot lie

Video:FEAST!: I like Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse and I cannot lieAm I above driving an hour just because a new bakery in Vista has a funny name? I am not.PlaceGlutenus Maximus Bakehouse3265 Business Park Dr # …

September 10, 2024
Lolita's Mexican Food at 40: new look, same beef

The decor around me says "fast casual." The unselfconscious pile of meat, cheese, and fries in front of me says "San Diego taco shop." The writing on the wall as I walk in the door …

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